This Fruit Pizza with Oatmeal Flax Crust is packed with fiber and so easy to make. Let everyone top this kid-friendly breakfast or snack recipe with their favorite nut butter, yogurt and fruit!
*Originally published July 2013. Photos and post updated April 2018*
Hi Friends!
I originally shared this post almost 5 years ago. I was on vacation and my friend Lauren, a fellow Columbus RD (we actually did our Dietetic Internship together at Ohio State), took over for the day.. She shared this Fruit Pizza with Oatmeal Flax Crust and this week I decided to give it a little upgrade and reintroduce it to you guys because it’s the perfect, kid-friendly breakfast or snack…especially for summer with all the fresh fruit available!
What I love about this recipe is that it’s so easy to customize. I tested Lauren’s original recipe using unsweetened pea milk (instead of vanilla almond milk, adding pumpkin seeds for some extra protein and leaving out the coconut. I found that the crust wasn’t quite sweet enough for my liking. So, I made a few tweaks and Squish loved it! I added a couple of dates for some natural sweetness and added fiber. If you make it with vanilla flavored milk and include the coconut, you could probably leave out the dates, but I like the addition. I also adjusted the recipe to make two personal pizzas at a time.
I’ve left the original recipe in the notes section of the recipe if you’d like to see it!
PrintFruit Pizza with Oatmeal Flax Crust
This Fruit Pizza with Oatmeal Flax Crust is packed with fiber and super easy to make. Let everyone top this kid-friendly breakfast or snack creation with their favorite nut butter, yogurt and fruits!
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: makes 2 personal pizzas 1x
Ingredients
- 2–3 dates, roughly chopped
- 1/4 c pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 Tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1 Tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
- 1–2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup milk of choice (i use unsweetened pea milk)
- 1 tsp vanilla
- peanut butter or yogurt and fresh fruit for topping
- Chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper
- Add dates and pumpkin seeds to the food processor and process until chopped.
- Add oats, flax, cinnamon (and coconut if using) and process until well combined and chopped.
- Add milk and vanilla and process until a ball starts to form.
- The dough will be sticky and wet. Scoop out with a spoon, divide in half and use a small piece of parchment paper to press each half of the dough into a circle of your desired thickness. You can also wet your fingers and spread it that way so it doesn’t stick as much.
- Bake for 8 minutes, then let crust cool for a few minutes.
- Spread with your choice of peanut butter or yogurt and top with fruit and chocolate chips
Notes
Here’s the original recipe: 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup vanilla almond milk, 1 Tbsp shredded coconut, ground flax, 1-2 tsp cinnamon.
In the five years since Lauren first shared this recipe, she has started both a blog and her own nutrition business. You can check out her blog and her Instagram for some amazingly delicious plant-based recipes and also check out her website to see what services she offers!
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Enjoy!
–Lindsay–
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Lisa says
Oh wow this looks amazing! So colorful and pretty. I wonder if it would work with chia instead of flax. I’m allergic to the flaxseeds.
Mary says
That pizza looks beautiful! I’m always attracted to meals with lots of colour. 🙂
And yes, Lauren should definitely start a blog! 😛 I’m now about to raid her Instagram page!
Maggie @ Sunnyside Up Smile says
When those two words- pizza and fruit come together, you know it’s gonna be good. This looks like such a healthy, delicious and fresh summer recipe. I will definitely be trying it. If Lauren had a blog, I would follow it for sure 😉
Angela @ Happy Fit Mama says
Pinned! Sounds (and looks) amazing! Followed Lauren on IG too – her foodie pics are gorgeous. Please start a blog asap – I want your recipes, Lauren!
Aly @ Return to Your Root says
One word: YUM!
I can imagine this on our weekend breakfast menu especially with cashew butter *swoon* !
Thank you!
Jill @ Fitness, Health and Happiness says
This looks amazing! I’m hoping it will work sans coconut 🙂
Madeline @ Food Fitness and Family says
This looks so freaking good.
Linz @ Itz Linz says
this seems like a really basic crust recipes – i like it! it could even be used for pizza pizza (maybe omit the cinnamon?)
The Candid RD says
HEY LAUREN!! Greattttt recipe. Your photos are always fantastic. I need lessons. Do you have a white box or something?? They always look flawless (or maybe it’s because your food is always that good!).
Lauren Aeh says
Hi Gina!! Thank you SO much! I have a great (white) windowsill in my apartment that provides really good natural light – which gives my pics a little added help! 🙂 Hope all is well with you!
Pamela Hernandez says
That looks amazing! And it sound easy. What a bonus!
steph@stephsbitebybite says
This is such a fabulous idea!! Think I might have to make it tonight!
Kim @ Hungry Healthy Girl says
I’m a huge fan of the fruit pizza!!! This looks absolutely wonderful. I’m thinking today for breakfast…..YES!
misszippy says
Wow does that sound good! Thanks for sharing.
Parita says
So excited because I have all the ingredients to make this. Will definitely try it out this weekend. 🙂
Leigha says
Ahh this looks like heaven! I absolutely LOVE fruit pizza but not the crust. I love this, and so easy!
Danica @ It's Progression says
I love fruit pizza but I’ve never made a healthier version of the original sugar cookie crust with cream cheese frosting…I seriously cannot wait to make this!!
Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says
Woah! This looks delish! Just pinned it- can’t wait to try it!!
Megan B says
I just recently started following your blog and was pumped to see my former college roommate and good friend Lauren featured today! 🙂 She has such great pictures of all her foods, can’t wait until her blog finally starts!
Lauren Aeh says
Hi Megan!! 🙂 Thanks for your kind words!! xoxo
Kelly @ Kelly Runs for Food says
That looks delicious! I’m definitely pinning that for later.
Debbie @ Live from La Quinta says
Wow! It’s beautiful and it sounds delicious. Pinning!
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
Yummy!! I once made fruit “pizzas” out of pancakes and LOVED them. I like your idea to use nut butter as the “sauce.”
Helen says
This pizza looks delicious! It sounds simple and easy to make. I can’t wait to make this. =) Thanks for sharing.
Laura says
I’ve had fruit pizza before but never with that crust! I can’t wait to try it 🙂
Amanda @runtothefinish says
it’s like you know the way to my heart!!! totally pinned to do this later!
Heather @ Better With Veggies says
Beautiful photo & awesome recipe – I have GOT to try this!!
Kait @ ChickadeeSays says
This looks incredible! The oatmeal-flax crust sounds like it will have so much more flavor than the cauliflower crust that is my go-to!
xx Kait
Josie says
Hi Lauren! This recipe just came timely for me as I’ve been thinking about making a rolled oat-based crust! I’m also RD2B, love love LOVE cooking and experimenting in the kitchen, and whole-heartedly resonate with your philosophy of cooking with simple,fresh and whole foods! Just followed you on IG and Twitter. Can’t wait to read up more about on your blog soon! 😀
Lauren Aeh says
Hi Josie! So glad you like the recipe – it’s so yummy 🙂 I love that you are an RD2B too and that we share the same philosophy. Can’t wait to connect more with you through IG and Twitter. I just started reading your blog and love it! 🙂
Melissa says
This looks delicious! How many servings is this recipe intended to make? Does one batch of this recipe = one fruit pizza = a serving for one person?
Lauren Aeh says
Hi Melissa! The recipe is intended to yield one fruit pizza. When I make it, my fiance and I split it. It also depends on how thin you make the crust. I usually spread it out so it is more in the thin side to yield a bigger pizza. Hope this helps some! 🙂
Jen says
Yum, this sounds so good 🙂
Jody - Fit at 55 says
Now that looks AMAZING!!! Even I can make it! 🙂 Easy is good!
Jan @ Sprouts n Squats says
What an innovative and delicious looking recipe! I love how few ingredients it uses!
kerry says
YES get a blog 🙂 great recipe!
Gina @ Health, Love, and Chocolate says
This sounds amazing, and the perfect way to mix up breakfast!
Courtney says
Hi! I was interested to make this today, but the recipe does not seem to state how much this makes — how many servings is 1 recipe? I suggest this type of info should be included in all recipes you post 🙂 Thanks.
Lindsay says
this serves one person!
Kelli at Hungry Hobby says
I’ve always loved fruit pizzas! So cute, fun and delicious of course!!
Mandy says
I made this for a memorial day weekend cookout. Didn’t realize how small it yielded, although tastes super yummy. I blended a banana into peanut butter.
Amanda Sammet says
Yum! I made this recipe this morning and it was enough for both me and my husband. I didn’t have dates or pepitas so I used a few raisins and a handful of cashews – tasted good but I want to make your exact recipe sometime to compare.
Lindsay says
so glad you liked it!